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Instant Pot DUO NOVA Getting Started Manual

Instant Pot DUO NOVA Getting Started Manual

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Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
Welcome
Initial Setup
Getting Started
Venting Methods
Initial Test Run (Water Test)
More Controls & Smart Programs
Support & Contact Information
Getting Started Guide
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Summary of Contents for Instant Pot DUO NOVA

  • Page 1 NOVA Multi-Use Pressure Cooker Welcome Initial Setup Getting Started Venting Methods Initial Test Run (Water Test) More Controls & Smart Programs Support & Contact Information Getting Started Guide Full manual and instruction videos available at instantpot.com.au Register your product today at instantpot.com.au/support/register...
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Pot® Duo Nova to allow busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time.
  • Page 4: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup...
  • Page 5 Remove all packaging material from in and around the cooker, and verify that all parts are accounted for. • Use only the Instant Pot® Duo Nova lid with the Instant Pot® Duo Nova pressure cooker. Using any other pressure cooker lids may cause injury and/or damage.
  • Page 6 Stainless Steel Inner Pot Cooker Parts Overview...
  • Page 7 Cooker Parts Overview Inner Pot Stainless Steel Inner Pot Top of Lid Steam Release Valve Float Valve Quick Release Button Cooker Base Handle Cooker Handles Lid Position Marker Condensation Rim Lid Fins Outer Pot Bottom of Lid Heating Element Locking Pin Control Panel Float Valve Silicone Cap Anti-Block Shield...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 9 Open & Close Lid When cooker is plugged in, it will play a jingle when lid is opened and closed. Open Close Open: Grip handle and turn lid counter-clock- Close: Grip handle and align the on lid with wise until on lid is aligned with indicator indicator on rim of cooker base.
  • Page 10 Only one sealing ring should be installed when using your cooker.Replace your sealing ring every 12-18 months or when deformation or damage is noticed. Always check for cuts or deformations in sealing ring prior to cooking. Only use authorized Instant Pot sealing rings. Failure to follow these instructions may cause food to discharge, CAUTION ®...
  • Page 11 Remove & Install Float Valve The float valve has 2 positions. It pops up to indicate when the cooker is pressurized, and lowers into the lid when the cooker is depressurized. Remove: Place one finger on the flat top of float Pressurized Depressurized valve.
  • Page 12 Remove & Install Anti-Block Shield Remove: Grip lid and press firmly against side of anti-block shield (pressing towards side of lid and up) until it pops off the prongs underneath. Anti-block shield must be installed before use and cleaned after each use. Install: Place anti-block shield over prongs and press down until it snaps into position.
  • Page 13 Remove & Install Steam Release Assembly Remove: Pull steam release valve up and off steam release pipe. Steam release valve must be installed before use and cleaned after each use. Install: Place steam release valve on steam release pipe and press down. Fits loosely when installed properly, but will remain in place when the lid is turned over.
  • Page 14 Failure to do so may damage the cooker. Place inner pot into cooker base before cooking. Food must be placed only in the inner pot, not cooker base. The inner pot is an integral part of product safety. Always use an authorized Instant Pot inner pot ®...
  • Page 15 Install Condensation Collector Install: On back of cooker base, align grooves on condensation collector over tabs and push condensation collector into place. The condensation collector accumulates excess water and should be installed before cooking. Clean after use. Remove: Pull condensation collector away from cooker base. Do not pull down on condensation collector.
  • Page 16: Venting Methods

    Let’s get cooking! Venting Methods Venting Methods When closing the lid, the quick release button will automatically reset to the popped up “Seal” position. Seal Vent 16 | Venting Methods...
  • Page 17 Natural Release (NR) Leave the steam release in the “Seal” position (up). The cooker dissipates heat so pressure releases naturally over time. This method must be used when cooking food such as soups, stews or chilis, as well as food that expands, such as beans and grains.
  • Page 18 Initial Test Run (Water Test)
  • Page 19 6. Use + / – keys to adjust cook time to “00:05” minutes. 12. Start cooking! Note: The Instant Pot will save any customization made to cook time. After 10 seconds, display indicates “On” and cooker begins For details on Smart Programs and operation instructions, view the Pre-heating.
  • Page 20 More Controls & Smart Programs...
  • Page 21: More Controls

    More Controls Cancel Press to stop a Smart Program at any time. Cooker returns to Standby and displays “OFF”. Delay Start Postpone cooking up to 24 hours. Select a Smart Program and if desired, adjust the cook time, then press Delay Start to turn the setting on.
  • Page 22 Smart Programs Smart Setting Suggested Use Note Program Less Soup without meat Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling motion. Soup/Broth Normal Soup with meat Always use NR to release pressure when cooking soup with a high starch content. More Rich bone broth Less...
  • Page 23 Smart Setting Suggested Use Note Program Less Oatmeal—steel cut or rolled Adjust time as directed in recipe. Normal White rice, porridge/congee Porridge Always use NR to release pressure when cooking foods that expand. Rice porridge/congee with a mixture More of various grains Less Vegetables Use steam rack provided to elevate food from cooking liquid.
  • Page 24 Let’s get cooking! Enjoy time well spent with the Instant family of small appliances. Register your product today at: ©2019 Corelle Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd. Ph 1800 251 643 or 02 9317 1000 instantpot.com.au/support/register Distributed by Corelle Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd. support@instantpot.com.au 9c Commercial Road, Kingsgrove, NSW, 2208, Australia instantpot.com.au...